On today’s news round-up, MOBOTIX has taken Pro-Vision on board as a new distributor to offer its complete product range to a community of several thousand installers across the UK. Also in corporate news, INSIDE Secure and CorFire have joined hands to speed up the rollout of NFC applications. In application news, mobiDEOS Inc. has announced that, Cheri’s Cafe, a Caribbean restaurant and entertainment spot on St. Maarten Island, is using MobileCamViewer for business surveillance and remote video monitoring.

In events news, Sightlogix will be presenting a webcast on advances in thermal analytic cameras that produce clearer images and greater accuracy at mainstream prices for perimeter security. The webcast, entitled “Thermal Analytic Cameras at Mainstream Pricing for Perimeters”, will take place on the 7th of December. Over in the UAE, Wavestore will be demonstrating its recently launched VMS, Version 5, at the Intersec Expo 2012, which will take place from the 15th to the 17th of January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Connexion2 has further expanded its Identicom mobile offering with new versions of the “App” for Apple’s iPhone and Android phones. Veracity has gained EC Automotive Directive approval (E-mark) for its CAMSWITCH QUAD PoE switch, making it suitable for all transport installations. Also in corporate news, 3DX-RAY has announced that it has signed a new £1,460,000 contract to supply four of its SVXi small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to a customer in the Middle East. Over in Israel, Elbit Systems Ltd. was awarded an order by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) for the supply of Armored Driving Trainers (ADTs) for several Israel Defense Forces combat vehicle types as well as for a Forward Observer Trainer (FOT) for surveillance and observation of the country’s borders.

Over in the UK, in the Borough of Βlaenau Gwent, a Wavestore HVR has been installed by CDS Systems to secure schools, municipal buildings and town centres from vandals. The HVR was installed within one of the schools so that images captured could be recorded both locally and in the borough’s central control room. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Milestone Systems is now recognised for Continued Education Credits by BICSI. The BICSI accreditation applies to Milestone partners who take Advanced Certification training courses for Milestone’s XProtect IP VMS. Over in North America, Avigilon Corporation has announced that it has been ranked as the fourth fastest growing technology firm on Technology Fast 500, Deloitte’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies. Also in corporate news, Aventura and CNL Software have joined forces to integrate products into IPSecurityCenter’s PSIM platform. In application news, London’s Harrow School has recently upgraded its IP network video surveillance with a new Wavestore hybrid recording solution.

In events news, SALTO Systems will be demonstrating its latest state-of-the-art wire-free electronic access control solutions at Procurex Scotland, which will take place next week in Glasgow. Over in Canada, UTC Fire & Security highlighted their environmentally sound and resource-efficient fire fighting, security and energy management systems at the 2011 Greenbuild Exhibition in Toronto. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the latest camera from 360 Vision Technology is helping to deter night time crime with its dual light technology, which offers superb colour images in total darkness. Over in the Middle East, Wavestore has appointed Manoj Singh Chouhan as its Regional Business Development Manager for the Middle East. Also in corporate news, surveillance solutions manufacturer CBC has launched a new website as a resource for its Ganz-C-AllView cameras.

In application news, Arecont Vision’s panoramic cameras are providing surveillance security to Malaysia’s largest pay television provider. They have been selected for their image quality and high performance ability. Over in London, “The Gherkin”, one of the city’s most iconic skyscrapers, has deployed IndigoVision’s integrated IP video surveillance system and replaced its old analogue CCTV matrix and DVR equipment. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Gallagher’s Command Centre v7.00 will be available to view at the Security Expo 2011. The software allows operators to create or adjust screen layouts in minutes with previews updating as they work. Looking forward to the Defence & Security Equipment International exhibition, which will take place at ExCeL London from the 13th to the 16th of September, Wavestore will display a new mobile DVR. Over in Thailand, MESSOA will be participating in Milestone’s MIPS Asia 2011, an innovative educational and networking event for the IP video surveillance and integration partners. The symposium is designed to share and exchange ideas about new business opportunities that Milestone’s Open Platform will provide and demonstrate how Milestone and MESSOA can better serve clients in the future.

In application news, the City of Plano, Texas has chosen the VidSys Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software to power the City’s new centralised security and safety platforms. CEM Systems has also announced that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system, which offers applications like time and attendance reporting and visitor management, has been chosen to secure the Debt Management Office in Nigeria. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, total security intelligence solutions global provider Q1 Labs has announced that it is working closely with customers to enhance their security postures to help combat outside and insider threats. Also in corporate news, a new technology partnership has been established as Wavestore has partnered with ABG to offer FaceFirst biometric facial recognition software. Also, Corps Security has partnered with WebWayOne in order to enhance alarm security at its Monitoring Centre. Corps Security’s use of Webway’s Smart Reporting architecture negates false alarm, user error and faulty signalling issues.

In events news, Pyronix has announced that, with is “Big Thank You” initiative, it is set to tour the UK with various activities in order to visit and thank its distributors and loyal customers for 25 years of business. Infinova has announced that its new V1772N-10G Series megapixel IP PTZ dome cameras will be on display at Booth 3167 at the ASIS Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida from September 19-21, 2011. Read more security news…

To begin the working week, Cassidian has won a contract from the Swiss defence procurement authority Armasuisse; it will give the Swiss Army one of the world’s most powerful advanced soldier systems. Global provider of intelligent IP video solutions March Networks, has launched its Command Video Management Platform, which provides customers with a sophisticated, user-friendly, web-based and highly customisable interface.

In corporate news, SightLogix President & CEO John Romanowich received the Security Industry Association (SIA) “Statesman Award” on June 21 during SIA’s 2011 Government Summit in Washington, DC. Facial recognition technology specialists Ayonix, joined “technology” forces with Wavestore to distribute Ayonix biometric and security solutions in UK and Europe. Also, Samsung has appointed John Fisk as the new IP Product Manager. Read more security news…

With IFSEC 2011 just days away, we take a look at some of the highlights that will be exhibited at the show. Promise Technology will be showcasing a range of RAID storage solutions, optimised for storing huge data streams within video surveillance projects of any size. At the Wavestore stand, taking centre stage will be its open platform technology, which incorporates video analytics, motion detection and facial recognition. The new facial recognition system from Visimetrics will also be highlighted at the show. For those interested in access control solutions, SALTO will be showcasing a number of new access control products.

In other news, in the London Borough of Sutton in the UK, MOBOTIX’s high-resolution IP cameras have been deployed to help residents reduce congestion at the Kimpton Park Way Re-use and Recycling centre. Over in India, HID Global’s network access control and biometric reader solutions have been selected by the Dental Council of India (DCI) to streamline their time and attendance management system. Lastly, IFSEC has launched a twitter competition in a bid to increase its followers. Read more news…

On today’s round-up, we take a look at the top news stories of the week. We begin with Dallmeier, whose products have appeared in the blockbuster movie “Unknown” alongside the likes of Diane Kruger and Liam Neeson. Moving from the dizzy heights of the big screen to the small one, Arecont Vision has released a series of best practice training videos on their YouTube channel to help integrators and users get the most out of Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras. At Citypoint, one of the City of London’s landmark buildings, Wavestore has been chosen to help upgrade the building’s CCTV system.

In its latest study, IMS Research asks: “How safe is your home with video surveillance?” and comments on the global growth of security cameras being sold through the retail channel in 2010. For those anticipating the upcoming IFSEC 2011 tradeshow, Fujinon will be introducing its new 60x, day/night 2 megapixel resolution HD telephoto CCTV zoom lens and SeeTec has announced that it will be showcasing its innovative IP video management software. Lastly, Siqura has announced that its newest cameras will use Pixim’s Seawolf image sensor. Read more security news…

To start this week’s round-up, we begin with Wavestore, who has been chosen to upgrade the CCTV system of Citypoint, one of the City of London’s landmark buildings. At Oxford University Press, Integrated Security Design has installed Raytec’s RAYLUX Urban LED illumination to provide an eco-friendly lighting solution. In its latest report, IMS Research comments on the global growth of security cameras being sold through the retail channel in 2010.

In events news, Fujinon will be introducing its new 60x, day/night 2 megapixel resolution HD telephoto CCTV zoom lens at IFSEC 2011. At Counter Terror Expo, Vemotion Interactive will be showcasing its Rapid Deployment Encoder. Lastly, this year’s Tetra World Compress is set to take place in Budapest, offering a range of learning and networking opportunities. Read more security news…